Interview
How a former pharmacist taught himself game development to build Formula Z
“One minute you’re a programmer, the next you’re a 3D artist, a sound designer, or a game tester”
MENA
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TeKore Studio launches psychedelic puzzle game KORI
The game centres on a world where shadows hold traces of life
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Abu Dhabi University launches Shift Game Jam with Unity and Abu Dhabi Gaming
Participants are challenged to create an original game within two days
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Saudi Game Champions opens applications for third edition
The programme begins with a three-day Game Jam in Riyadh
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Iraqi-Canadian brothers release Curse of Baghdad on PS5
A major milestone for the family-run studio
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Mastercard partners with Tamatem to expand gaming payments across MENA
The rollout will cover more than 13 markets, starting with Saudi Arabia and the UAE
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Exel by Merak and Saudi Gamer partner to strengthen the Kingdom’s gaming ecosystem
The partnership will connect Exel’s work with founders to Saudi Gamer’s gaming community reach
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MBC Group enters games with MBC Game Studio and 1001 Threads of Mizan
The studio has roots in Riyadh and London and is building a portfolio of first and third-party titles
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DMCC launches new acceleration programme with NEXUS for gaming studios
The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) Gaming Centre has launched a new acceleration programme for member studios in partnership with NEXUS, offering support across global distribution, monetisation and player acquisition. The programme features two tracks: co-publishing for studios with games ready to scale, and Web3 onboarding for teams beginning
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GameDev KSA launches National Game Jam for Saudi developers
The winning team will receive a prize of SAR 3,000 ($800)
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Abjad Games wins 3D Game Jam with Saudi-inspired prototype
The competition saw more than 200 participants to create playable prototypes
Report
Africa now has more than 400m gamers
Egypt remains Africa’s largest gaming market by revenue